Deputies said a woman told them that Edward White, 57, sexually assaulted her in her room at Heartland of Mount Airy on Wednesday.

The woman said she told White to stop what he was doing, but he did not.

The nursing home released a statement Friday that read "Yesterday, Heartland of Mt. Airy received a concern regarding one of their patients allegedly being accosted by another patient. The center began an investigation and is working with the proper authorities. We will continue to cooperate in any further investigations."

"The well-being of our patients is our primary concern. We continue to be committed to each patient’s emotional and physical comfort. Providing quality care in a secure environment is of paramount importance to us and we feel that we have appropriate safeguards in place to protect our patients, families and staff. We do not under any circumstances; condone any instances of abuse or inappropriate treatment of our patients."

White was arraigned Friday morning on a rape charge. Bond was set at $25,000.